Web of mystery explained: Spider webs strung across the Bay Area

A web of mystery has been floating throughout the Bay Area as residents are looking up to find small clumps of spider silk hanging from trees, bushes and electricity poles. 

Residents seek help for entangled deer spotted in Oakland Hills since last month

Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.

Search for swimmer called off, shark attack still unconfirmed

We still don't know the fate or identity of a swimmer who went missing Sunday morning. His two swimming partners say they saw him attacked by a shark.

Jaguar sighting in southern Arizona reinvigorates conservationists

A wild jaguar was spotted in southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains and the mysterious feline was photographed by federally run trail cameras. Photographs have yet to be released to the public but have been seen a southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity.

First flock of California condors seen in East Bay in over 100 years

For the first time in a hundred years, a flock of California condors was tracked in Contra Costa County in the area of Mount Diablo range. 

Scientists estimate fish inside SF's Steinhart Aquarium to be 92 years old

Scientists have now determined that a fish inside the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is a record holder.

Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says

Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.

Bay Area commercial fishers struggling under weight of recent catch restrictions

Bay area commercial fishers say they are facing unprecedented financial hardships this year after dealing with a range of restrictions on several of their key catches.

Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam

In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.

Mountain lion spotted near Oakland homes

A big cat has been spotted by multiple neighbors in an Oakland community just west of Highway 13 this week.

A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove

Deb Dauphinais, a dive instructor, said she thought the shark was dead, but when it twitched she motioned for her husband to come over and help.

Rhino kills zookeeper and seriously injures her husband

The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.

Tennessee officials warn public after people get 'dangerously close' to bear

The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.